Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Band 5 Employee Relations Advisor on a fixed term basis until 31 March 2024.
The post holder will be responsible to the Senior Employee Relations Advisor for the provision of a professional high quality, comprehensive Employee Relations Services to specific care groups.
Key areas of activity will include assisting, advising and supporting managers in relation to sickness management, however involvement in other employee relations (ER) issues will certainly be required. This role may involve working between all sites of King's College Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will primarily provide support to line managers on the management and reduction of sickness absence. The post holder will be required to provide advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of the Trust's sickness absence procedures and to ensure that these procedures are adhered to.
Additionally, the post holder will be required to undertake any other duties such as other non-complex ER activities and project work to ensure a first class ER service is delivered.
The post holder will need to work autonomously with minimum supervision and using their initiative to successfully deliver their work to an excellent standard.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Employee Relations (ER)
- To assist in the management of attendance to support the achievement of targets for the reduction of sickness absence rates by providing advice to line managers in the interpretation and application of the Trusts sickness absence procedures and to ensure that these procedures are adhered to.
- To assist managers with Occupational Health referrals and establish close working relationship with the Occupational Health Department.
- To assist managers in writing, drafting and presenting management cases for sickness and other ER cases.
Service Development
- To continually review working practices and policies, and where necessary, make recommendations to the ER Team Leader and implement changes.
- To contribute to the content, structure and delivery of formal and ad hoc training programmes to Trust staff of all levels on general HR areas such as sickness and performance management, disciplinary issues and any other areas as and when required.
- To participate and upon request to take the lead in special projects, studies, and initiatives for the team and/or department as required by the HR Business Partner
Information Management
- To ensure that all ER activity is logged and that information systems are maintained in a timely and accurate manner.
- To produce ER activity data and reports as required.
Job matching
- Job match and evaluate job descriptions in accordance with the Agenda for Change job matching process and regulations.
- Accurately and promptly record the details of job matching
- Work in partnership with Staff Side representatives to ensure fair and consistent job matching and evaluation
Job description
Job responsibilities
Employee Relations (ER)
- To assist in the management of attendance to support the achievement of targets for the reduction of sickness absence rates by providing advice to line managers in the interpretation and application of the Trusts sickness absence procedures and to ensure that these procedures are adhered to.
- To assist managers with Occupational Health referrals and establish close working relationship with the Occupational Health Department.
- To assist managers in writing, drafting and presenting management cases for sickness and other ER cases.
Service Development
- To continually review working practices and policies, and where necessary, make recommendations to the ER Team Leader and implement changes.
- To contribute to the content, structure and delivery of formal and ad hoc training programmes to Trust staff of all levels on general HR areas such as sickness and performance management, disciplinary issues and any other areas as and when required.
- To participate and upon request to take the lead in special projects, studies, and initiatives for the team and/or department as required by the HR Business Partner
Information Management
- To ensure that all ER activity is logged and that information systems are maintained in a timely and accurate manner.
- To produce ER activity data and reports as required.
Job matching
- Job match and evaluate job descriptions in accordance with the Agenda for Change job matching process and regulations.
- Accurately and promptly record the details of job matching
- Work in partnership with Staff Side representatives to ensure fair and consistent job matching and evaluation
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education or demonstrable equivalent experience
- CIPD Membership - Level 3
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in direct HR service delivery, providing generalist HR advice and support to managers in relation to Terms and Conditions of Service
- Assisting in the development, review and implementation of policies and procedures
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and best practice in employment e.g. employment legislation, data protection and freedom of information
Skills
Essential
- Excellent customer service skills i.e. ability to effectively analyse and communicate issues, demonstrate professional behaviour, respond appropriately and in a timely manner, meet and strive to exceed expectations
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education or demonstrable equivalent experience
- CIPD Membership - Level 3
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in direct HR service delivery, providing generalist HR advice and support to managers in relation to Terms and Conditions of Service
- Assisting in the development, review and implementation of policies and procedures
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and best practice in employment e.g. employment legislation, data protection and freedom of information
Skills
Essential
- Excellent customer service skills i.e. ability to effectively analyse and communicate issues, demonstrate professional behaviour, respond appropriately and in a timely manner, meet and strive to exceed expectations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
